# Data Upload

The Data Upload section in Udara360 enables you to perform various batch operations and bulk uploads for different banking functions. This feature is designed to handle large-scale data uploads efficiently, allowing you to process multiple records simultaneously through a standardized `.xlsx` file format.

### Types of Data Uploads

Here are all the available data upload options in Udara360 with their specific requirements and conditions:

<table><thead><tr><th width="229">Upload Type</th><th>Description</th><th>Special Conditions</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Batch Account Creation</td><td>Allows you to create multiple accounts simultaneously</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Batch Acct Officer Reassign</td><td>Enables bulk reassignment of accounts to different officers</td><td><ul><li>Both current and new officer IDs must exist in the system.</li><li>Requires active account numbers. </li><li>You must select an active account officer before batch-assigning an officer.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Batch Backdating Posting</td><td>Facilitates backdated transactions for multiple accounts</td><td><ul><li>Financial date must be within the set backdating period</li><li>Must include transaction narrative</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Batch Individual Customer</td><td>Handles bulk creation of individual customer profiles</td><td><br></td></tr><tr><td>Batch Loan Creation</td><td>Processes multiple loan account creations</td><td>- Customer must have active savings account<br>- Loan officer ID must be valid<br>- Requires credit score information</td></tr><tr><td>Batch Loan Disburse</td><td>Manages bulk loan disbursements</td><td>- Loan accounts must be approved<br>- Disbursement account must be active<br>- Requires disbursement approval</td></tr><tr><td>Batch Loan Termination</td><td>Processes multiple loan terminations</td><td>- Loan account must be active<br>- Requires termination reason code<br>- Settlement account must be specified</td></tr><tr><td>Batch Upload Posting Tracer</td><td>Tracks and traces batch upload transactions</td><td>- Transaction reference numbers required<br>- Date range must be specified<br>- Batch number must be valid</td></tr><tr><td>GL/Customer Upload Post</td><td>Handles bulk postings to GL or customer accounts</td><td>- GL accounts must be active<br>- Transaction codes must be valid<br>- Balanced debit and credit entries required</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Upload Process

The basic upload process remains consistent across all types:

1. Navigate to the desired upload type from the left sidebar menu
2. You can either:
   * Click "Browse" to select your file
   * Drag and drop your file directly into the designated area
3. Ensure your file is in `.xlsx` format

{% hint style="info" %}
You can download the Upload type template using the "Download Batch Upload Format" button.
{% endhint %}

### Things To Note

#### Pre-Upload Checks

* [ ] Verify that all mandatory fields are filled correctly
* [ ] Ensure all referenced IDs (Customer, Account, Officer) exist in the system
* [ ] Validate that the data follows the specified format in the template

#### Post-Upload Verification

* [ ] Check the upload status in the Batch Upload Posting Tracer
* [ ] Verify successful processing of all records
* [ ] Review any error logs for failed entries

#### Important Notes:

* Each upload type has its specific template format
* The system performs validation checks before processing the upload
* Failed records will be logged with specific error messages
* Always maintain a backup of your uploaded file
* The current financial date displayed will be used as the processing date unless specified otherwise in the template.